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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Type I diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood.

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The Story of Diabetes Mellitus

Though they may not have understood its pathophysiology, scientists have long recognized the occurrence of diabetes mellitus.

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Dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dealing with Rheumatoid arthritis can be extremely stressful. Coping with severe bouts of recurring joint pain can be nerve wrecking.

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What is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes can be a forerunner of diabetes mellitus, but this depends on how the physician and patient manage the situation.

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Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease for which its occurrence and risk vary.

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What are Biofilms?

Biofilms are aggregates of microbial cells on a surface, and they are highly tolerant of antimicrobial drugs.

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Immediate Hypersensitivity Immune Response

Immediate hypersensitivity immune response requires quick diagnosis and management.

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Allergy to Penicillin

Of all drug allergies which patients in the United States inform their physician, penicillin is the most common.

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Liver Transplantation

There are many controversies over the use of liver transplantation for patients who have alcoholic hepatitis.

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Liver Biopsy and Alcoholic Hepatitis

Despite its controversy, liver biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis.

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Clinical Aspects of Alcoholic Hepatitis

The occurrence of alcoholic hepatitis entails several pathophysiologic abnormalities which will affect diagnosis and management.

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My Loved One has PSP or CBD: What's That?

PSP and CBD are two diseases you'll likely never hear about unless someone close to you is diagnosed. Learn more about them as I share my mother's story.

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Know the signs of a stroke

As strokes become common, it is important to recognize what are the initial signs that are present in a cerebral vascular attack, in order to treat the condition as soon as possibl

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Overweight and Obesity

Overweight and obesity comprise a worldwide public health crisis.

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What is Factor V Leiden Genetic Mutation

FVL is a genetic mutation in the clotting factors of the blood. In most people the body can counteract it however in others it can be very dangerous.

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Injecting Drug Use and HIV

Injecting drug use is a global public health problem as it is responsible for many cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Treatment as Prevention for HIV

Treatment as prevention for human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) has become important in recent years.

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The Shortage of Antiretroviral Drugs

Despite progress in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, many people on the globe do not have access to these medications.

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